NOVEL NEXT Chapter 252: Got Tricked
There is an extra-large round table made of mahogany in the dining room of the prince's bedroom, which can seat ten people.
The maids brought the food to the table one after another.
As soon as Shen Chuwei came in, she saw Xiao Jinyan sitting at the head of the round table, and Princess Xueyan was sitting next to him.
As everyone came in one after another, the huge dining room suddenly became a little crowded.
Everyone bowed to Xiao Jinyan and shouted, "May your highness be blessed with good health."
At Xiao Jinyan's nod, everyone sat down one after another.
Shen Chuwei was pushed to Xiao Jinyan by the two people behind her, as if they were afraid that she would not go.
Xiao Jinyan looked up at her, "Sit down."
Shen Chuwei sat down in response.
Here, Li Liangyuan wanted to sit next to Princess Xueyan. Concubine Xu pulled her over.
Tao Chenghui helped push Chang Liangyuan over.
This was the first time Chang Liangyuan met Princess Xueyan, and she was planning to sit with her, so she didn't care if someone pushed her.
After sitting down, Chang Liangyuan secretly looked at Princess Xueyan who was sitting next to her. She had a pair of eyes that would make any man unable to resist being moved.
Although she was wearing a veil, her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and charming.
No wonder Concubine Xu praised Princess Xueyan as soon as she came. She was indeed beautiful.
A few days ago, Chang Liangyuan went to the Queen. According to the Queen's words, as long as Princess Xueyan chose Xiao Jinyan, she would be the Crown Princess.
How could Chang Liangyuan be willing?
Entering the East Palace, she had only one goal, that is, to become the Crown Princess.
If she couldn't become the Crown Princess, what was the point?
After Concubine Xu made the arrangements, she sat down beside her with satisfaction.
After everyone sat down, Xiao Jinyan started eating, and then everyone started eating, but they all ate elegantly without making any sound.
Except for Shen Chuwei who occasionally made a little noise.
Shen Chuwei took the chopsticks and picked up the dishes and ate. Lunch time was also the time when she was the hungriest.
Most of the people at the table hadn't seen Xiao Jinyan for a long time. They were overjoyed to see him this time and tried to attract his attention.
Shen Chuwei was eating happily. Xiao Jinyan picked up some food for her from time to time, which made her eat even more happily.
In one meal, only Shen Chuwei and Concubine Xu were full and satisfied.
After lunch, they went to visit the Imperial Garden.
Everyone rushed to walk beside Xiao Jinyan.
Concubine Xu and Tao Chenghui, intentionally or unintentionally, pushed aside the women who leaned towards Xiao Jinyan, including Princess Xueyan.
Xueyan was originally shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Jinyan, but because she was wearing very complicated clothes, she was pushed away by someone.
Chang Liangyuan also wanted to get closer to Xiao Jinyan, but now it was different from the past, and no one let her go.
Shen Chuwei didn't like to visit the garden, and wanted to sleep after lunch.
Even walking on the road did not prevent her from feeling sleepy.
Suddenly, a hand slipped into her wide sleeves and held her soft hand.
Shen Chuwei immediately woke up, raised her head, and saw Xiao Jinyan looking down at her.
She blinked her beautiful big eyes twice, expressing her doubts.
Xiao Jinyan smiled, but did not speak.
Concubine Xu glanced at Xueyan and Chang Liangyuan, and deliberately mentioned, "I heard that Princess Xueyan is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I wonder if she is willing to learn from our talented women of Daxia?"
Xueyan smiled and said, "Concubine Xu is too kind, I just know a little bit."
Concubine Xu said, "Princess Xueyan is too modest."
At this time, a loud and powerful voice came from behind, "I want to see it too."
Everyone turned around and saw the emperor standing not far behind them.
Xiao Jinyan stepped forward and saluted, "My father, I wish you good health."
Everyone said in unison, "My emperor, I wish you good health."
The emperor waved his hand, "Everyone get up."
The emperor was about to go to Fengyi Palace, but he didn't expect to meet the prince and others.
Xueyan said, "Since the emperor has spoken, I will obey your order."
The emperor laughed twice, "Then let's compete in music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
After saying that, he looked at the woman behind the prince, "Who of you wants to compete with Princess Xueyan?"
Shen Chuwei took two steps back after hearing this.
Seeing this, Concubine Xu also took two steps back.
Tao Chenghui didn't need to say anything, just followed the retreat.
Xu Chenghui didn't know the situation, hesitated for a few seconds and followed the main force to retreat two steps.
Li Liangyuan thought about it and followed the retreat.
The emperor saw Chang Liangyuan leaning to the front, and he made a decision with a finger, "Since Chang Liangyuan is the first to bear the brunt, then Chang Liangyuan!"
Chang Liangyuan had been hiding her thoughts, and only reacted after the emperor spoke, with a confused face, why did he choose her?
She looked around and found that she was standing at the front.
She was clearly standing with them~
Concubine Xu's eyes were full of pride, she snorted, don't you like to show off your talents? This time you can show off enough!
The emperor had spoken, how could Chang Liangyuan dare to refuse?
She could only bite the bullet and go ahead.
Chang Liangyuan's strengths were in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she didn't know how likely she was to win compared to Princess Xueyan.
First, the music.
The eunuch brought two music instruments.
Princess Xueyan and Chang Liangyuan took their seats one after another.
Shen Chuwei was not interested in the competition, she hugged Xiao Jinyan's arm, hid behind him, and began to doze off.
Xiao Jinyan lowered his eyes and glanced at Shen Chuwei, only to see her cheek leaning against his arm, her eyes closed, and she looked extremely sleepy.
With his father around, he couldn't let her go back, so he could only let her secretly lean on his arm and sleep for a while.
In the first round of music, the two were equally matched.
The second round was a chess contest.
The emperor stood beside the chessboard and watched Chang Liangyuan and Princess Xueyan play chess.
Chang Liangyuan was a little nervous, which led to her losing.
The third round was calligraphy.
Although Xueyan was young, she could write well.
Chang Liangyuan was a little depressed because of the cancellation of the crown princess, and her calligraphy was not as good as before.
Without a doubt, Princess Xueyan won.
The emperor looked unhappy because Chang Liangyuan represented Daxia, and losing was also embarrassing.
The fourth round was painting.
Shen Chuwei was sleeping soundly, and was suddenly pulled by Concubine Xu, "Shen Liangdi, don't sleep, watch the show."
Although Concubine Xu spoke very softly, Xiao Jinyan could still hear it clearly.
Shen Chuwei was half asleep, and looked at Concubine Xu with one eye open, "What show are you watching?"
Concubine Xu was very excited when she saw Chang Liangyuan was going to lose face.
"Look, Chang Liangyuan is going to lose."
Shen Chuwei tightly grasped Xiao Jinyan's arm. She was sleepy and looked at the competition scene with difficulty.
Xueyan put down her pen, took two steps forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, I am sorry to show you my talent."
The emperor praised generously: "Princess Xueyan is worthy of being a talented woman of Xueyue Country. This painting is very artistic."
Chang Liangyuan stood aside dejectedly. Seeing that she didn't dare to raise her head, her face was not good.
There is no doubt that Chang Liangyuan lost this time.
Xiao Jinyan looked at the two paintings, which were not even one ten-thousandth of Shen Chuwei's.
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…The update is late because I am too sleepy.
In addition, the writer's card, these two chapters are not very good, and you guys will have to read them.
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